Many, many years ago my family visited Arlington Cemetery to pay our respects to John Fitzgerald Kennedy. It was summer, less than a year after he had been assassinated. I remember that despite the August heat, the lines were very long, that the respectful silence was palpably overpowering. No one spoke as the line made its way slowly to the site in the...

Governor selects Davidson County judges
On March 26 Gov. Phil Bredesen appointed Nashville attorney Joe P. Binkley Jr. to the Davidson County Circuit Court, Division V, and Russell Perkins of Whites Creek to the Davidson County Chancery Court, Part IV. They were sworn in April 8 at the...

It's been said that there are only three things in life that are never overrated: Timex watches, Memphis barbeque and the Grand Canyon. Well, if called as a witness, I can attest that all three will never disappoint you. In fact, they will always exceed your expectations.

For years I have worn a Timex watch. It's cheap, reliable, and as long as I...

By John Grisham | Doubleday | $27.95 | 355 pages | 2008

The title of this novel derives from the appeal of a $41 million verdict in a toxic waste trial to the Mississippi Supreme Court. During the appellate process a hotly contested election for one seat on that court takes place.

Special interest groups pour vast sums into each candidate's...

I hear the train a comin'. It's rollin' 'round the bend[1]